21 May, 2012 (updated 1 minute ago).
| P. K. Subban | |
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 Subban at the 2010 AHL All-Star Game |
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| Born | May 13, 1989 Toronto, ON, CAN |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight | 210 lb (95 kg; 15 st 0 lb) |
| Position | Defence |
| Shoots | Right |
| NHL team | Montreal Canadiens |
| National team |  Canada |
| NHL Draft | 43rd overall, 2007 Montreal Canadiens |
| Playing career | 2009–present |
Pernell Karl "P. K." Subban[1] (born May 13, 1989) is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League (NHL). Subban was drafted by the Canadiens in the second round, 43rd overall, of the 2007 NHL Entry Draft. He is a two-time gold medal winner with Team Canada at the World Junior Championships.
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Subban's parents, Karl and Maria, immigrated from Jamaica to Sudbury, Ontario and from Montserrat to Hamilton, Ontario, respectively, in the 1970s. He has four siblings - Natassia, Natasha, Jordan, and Malcolm.[2] His brothers, Jordan and Malcolm, both currently play for his former junior team, the Belleville Bulls. His younger brother Malcolm is a goaltender who was selected to the 2010-11 OHL First All-Rookie Team.[3]
Subban spent his junior career with the Belleville Bulls of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). In 2005–06 he recorded 12 points in a 52-game rookie campaign. In 2006–07 he improved to 56 points in 68 games. Subban was drafted by the Canadiens in the off-season. He recorded 46-points in just 58 games during the 2007–08 campaign, before adding 23 points and matching his regular season goals total of 8 in the post-season. He helped Belleville to the J. Ross Robertson Cup Finals against the Kitchener Rangers, where they lost the OHL title in seven games. Following a junior career high 76 points (in 56 games) in 2008–09, Subban was signed to a three-year entry-level contract by the Canadiens.[4]
Subban was assigned to the Hamilton Bulldogs of the American Hockey League (AHL) to begin the 2009–10 season. He was elected to play in the 2010 AHL All-Star Game in Portland. Shortly thereafter, he earned his first call-up to the Canadiens on February 11, 2010. The following day he registered his first NHL point, an assist, in his debut against the Philadelphia Flyers on February 12.
On April 26, 2010, Subban was recalled from Hamilton during the Canadiens' first round playoff series against the Washington Capitals.[5] He recorded his first NHL playoff point, an assist, in his first NHL playoff game, on April 26, 2010.[6] His first goal came in game 1 of the Canadiens' second round series against the Pittsburgh Penguins on April 30, 2010.[7] In game 3 against the Philadelphia Flyers in the 2010 Eastern Conference Finals, P.K. became the third rookie defenceman in Canadiens' history to register three assists in one game.[8] In all, Subban recorded 1 goal and 8 points in 14 playoff games for the Canadiens.
After the Canadiens were eliminated by the Flyers, Subban was returned to the Bulldogs, who were still alive in the Calder Cup Playoffs.[9] Subban was awarded the AHL President's Award in recognition of his accomplishments in the 2009-2010 season.[10]
On March 20, 2011, he became the first Canadiens rookie defenceman to score a hat trick in a game. This feat came in an 8-1 victory against the Minnesota Wild.[11]
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| Competitor for Canada |
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| Ice hockey | ||
| World Junior Championships | ||
| Gold | 2009 Canada | |
| Gold | 2008 Czech Republic | |
Subban made his international debut for Canada at the 2008 World Junior Championships in the Czech Republic. He saw limited ice time as Canada's 7th defenceman, but was able to help the team capture their fourth consecutive gold medal at the tournament, defeating Sweden in overtime in the final. Subban represented Canada again at the 2009 World Juniors in Ottawa and took on a more prominent role with the team. He scored 3 goals and 9 points and a differential of plus 12 in the tournament, helping Canada to its fifth consecutive gold medal as they once again defeated Sweden in the final. Subban was named to the Tournament All-Star Team along with tournament MVP and close friend John Tavares.
| League | Award | Year |
|---|---|---|
| OHL | First All-Star Team | 2009 |
| AHL | All-Rookie Team | 2010 |
| AHL | President's Award | 2010 |
| NHL | All-Rookie Team | 2011 |
| Regular season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
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| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| 2005–06 | Belleville Bulls | OHL | 52 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 70 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | ||
| 2006–07 | Belleville Bulls | OHL | 68 | 15 | 41 | 56 | 89 | 15 | 5 | 8 | 13 | 26 | ||
| 2007–08 | Belleville Bulls | OHL | 58 | 8 | 38 | 46 | 100 | 21 | 8 | 15 | 23 | 28 | ||
| 2008–09 | Belleville Bulls | OHL | 56 | 14 | 62 | 76 | 94 | 17 | 3 | 12 | 15 | 22 | ||
| 2009–10 | Hamilton Bulldogs | AHL | 77 | 18 | 35 | 53 | 82 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 6 | ||
| 2009–10 | Montreal Canadiens | NHL | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 6 | ||
| 2010–11 | Montreal Canadiens | NHL | 77 | 14 | 24 | 38 | 124 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | ||
| 2011–12 | Montreal Canadiens | NHL | 81 | 7 | 29 | 36 | 119 | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| OHL totals | 234 | 42 | 148 | 190 | 353 | 56 | 16 | 35 | 51 | 76 | ||||
| AHL totals | 77 | 18 | 35 | 53 | 82 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 6 | ||||
| NHL totals | 160 | 21 | 55 | 76 | 245 | 21 | 3 | 9 | 12 | 8 | ||||
| Year | Team | Event | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Canada | WJC | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2009 | Canada | WJC | 6 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 6 |
| Junior int'l totals | 13 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 8 | ||
PK Subban elbows David Krejci, Andrew Ference immediately drops the gloves but Subban turtles and covers his face, and Montreal is given a powerplay, on January 12, 2012. Slow motion starts at 2:21.
Despite only playing one season, PK Subban has already earned a reputation as one of hockey's most exciting young talents -- and for being a dude that hip-checks unlucky opponents into another dimension. But in his new ALWAYS ON video, we discover the 22-year old defenseman has also worked his tail off to become a seemingly sudden sensation. In this day-in-the-life narrative (stylishly told in reverse), PK lifts enormous barbells, drags heavy disks through the street, races across the ice and even gets in some time at a BBQ with his hometown Toronto crew. The video is backed by the track "Say I," by Saukrates, the veteran Canadian Hip Hop artist. www.nikesportswear.com
PK Subban vs Brad Marchand from the Montreal Canadiens at Boston Bruins game on Oct 27, 2011. via www.hockeyfights.com
PK Subban vs Colin Greening from the Montreal Canadiens at Ottawa Senators game on Mar 16, 2012. via www.hockeyfights.com
I do not own this video. It belongs to nhl.com. Here is a clip from the Montreal Canadiens vs New Jersey Devils game. PK Subban lays out a big hit on Adam Larsson in the Habs zone. February 2, 2012. MrNHLFanatic
Blake Wheeler vs PK Subban from the Winnipeg Jets at Montreal Canadiens game on Feb 5, 2012. via www.hockeyfights.com
Gerrry Dee, of the The Score, spent some time working out with PK Subban at Laylor Performance Systems in Toronto.
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NHL Hockey Clip of The Subban Family from Hockey Night In Canada
Yes I put in the Dave Randorf feed just to make you cringe at his terrible broadcasting voice.
PK Subban drops the gloves with Colin Greening
TubeFace95 on FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com TubeFace95 on TWITTER: twitter.com PK Subban "76" Defenseman from the Montreal Canadiens, the best highlights. the best Goals, Plays, Hits and Fights. The Best from the canadian ice hockey player PK Subban. A TubeFace95 Presentation. Music: 00:05 - 00:36 Protectors Of The Earth - Two Steps From Hell 00:36 - 02:51 Pirates of the Caribbean (House/Electro Mix)
Craig Button talks some sense with respect to the suggestion that the Habs should trade PK Subban. No copyright infringement intended.
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